Carolyn Rovee-Collier | |
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| Born | April 7, 1942 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 2014 (aged 72) Stockton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University (BA) Brown University (ScM) Brown University (PhD) |
| Known for | Infant Learning and Memory |
| Awards | The Howard Crosby Warren Medal (2003) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Trenton State College Rutgers University Columbia University |
| Doctoral advisor | Trygg Engen[1] |
Carolyn Rovee-Collier (April 7, 1942 – October 2, 2014) was a professor of psychology at Rutgers University. Born in Nashville, Tennessee,[1] she was a pioneer and an internationally renowned expert in cognitive development. She was named one of the 10 most influential female graduates of Brown University. The International Society for Developmental Psychobiology awards the Rovee-Collier Mentor Award in her honor.[2]